Florida Manatee

Trichechus manatus latirostris

Florida Manatee

Trichechus manatus latirostris
Trichechus manatus latirostris

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Once mistaken for mermaids by sailors, these gentle giants can be found in Florida rivers and springs during the winter months. They migrate in large groups to these habitats every year to stay warm during cold snaps and feed on the freshwater grasses until summer.

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“Florida Manatee Facts and Information.” Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida Fish And Wildlife Conservation Commission, myfwc.com/education/wildlife/manatee/facts-and-information/.